Basil Lloyd Anderson, Scholarship WinnerFor the last nine years, New York Life has awarded African American undergraduate business students who play an active role in their community and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher the Rainbow Push S...

Jay Goodman, Baker’s Dozen BagelsBagels are one of New Yorkers' favorite breakfast companions, especially when they come straight out of the oven. The still warm dough smothered with a thick layer of cream cheese is enough to make...

Barry Schwartz, Barry's TempehNew York City is a big lover of vegan products. And as the rate of obesity is increasing, what’s better than trying some wholesome food that is both good for the body and the soul? Tempeh, the famo...

Carolyn Sevos Hamilton, You CakePhoto cakes have become the new rage in the past few years, after bakers discovered they could use technology to create delicious, personalized desserts. But You Cake takes photo desserts to a whol...

Vance Barber, Actor/Acting CoachFor an outsider coming into the fast-paced NYC lifestyle, sometimes having just one unique trade isn’t enough. With a BFA in acting from West Virginia University, Vance Barber moved to Long Island ...

Norman Isaacs, Record CollectorWhen the rent got too high in Manhattan’s East Village, Norman Isaacs picked up his record collection and moved the store to Brooklyn in hopes of a new start. “The landlord raised my rent from $6,0...

Kelly Chan, Circle K InternationalInteracting with others is a crucial part of any job, but that’s especially true for Kelly Chan of New York District’s Circle K International, a collegiate service organization. “I definitely inter...

Aldo Silvera, Home Medical SpecialtiesDuring Hurricane Sandy, several hospitals closed due to flooding and loss of power, putting some patients at risk without specialized equipment to help with their medical condition. Aldo Silvera, f...

Sunny Chapman, ArtistFor Sunny Chapman, art came naturally. “I just liked it,” said Chapman, who's been drawing since she was a child and making jewelry, paintings and other works ever since. Chapman started out as a p...

Dishan Elise, Founder of Human@easeDishan Elise, the founder of the fitness group Human@ease (pronounced “humanities”), had a vision. “I didn't want people to feel intimidated by fitness,” she said, speaking of commercial gyms. “I w...

By Steve Holland GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Reuters) - Michigan Republican Party Chair Ronna Romney McDaniel has emerged as President-elect Donald Trump's favorite to head the party, appearing on Friday at a rally attended by him as part of his "thank you" tour. The Republican National Committee will soon have a vacancy at the top of the party as current chairman Reince Priebus becomes White House chief of staff when Trump takes office on Jan. 20. While Trump did not signal his support for McDaniel at the rally, two party officials said he is pushing for her.

In the heat of the presidential campaign, Donald Trump accused primary rival Ted Cruz of being controlled by Goldman Sachs because his wife, Heidi, previously worked for the Wall Street giant. He slammed ...